Features

• UV resistant finish
• Good weathering and protection properties.
• Water-resistant and moisture repellent.
• Resistant to cracking and peeling.
• Excellent adhesion and good abrasion resistance.

Intended Usages

• Doors and window frames.
• Furniture and garage doors.

Application Details

• Mixing: Stir before use with a flat paddle to an even consistency. Stir occasionally during use.
• Method: Brush and short nap roller.
• Thinning: Not recommended but 10% maximum if required with ProGold Mineral Turpentine.
• Cleaning: Remove as much of the product as possible from the application equipment before cleaning with ProGold Mineral Turpentine.

Conditions:

• Temperature between 5°C and 40°C.
• Relative humidity of less than 85%, preferably between 10: 00 and 16: 00.

Drying time: 
Touch dry - 6 hours, Hard dry - 24 hours. 
Note:  Higher temperatures will accelerate the drying times (approximately halved for every 10°C increase), whilst lower temperatures will retard the drying time (approximately doubled for every 10°C decrease).

Recoating time: 24 hours.

Requirements: 2 coats min for new wood.

Surface Preparations & Application

• All surface to be clean dry and sound.
• Remove any oil, grease, plaster splatter, etc.
• All surfaces to be coated should be sound, clean, dry and free from sawdust and loose, flaking material after using the correct preparation method and products.
• Stir product regularly with a flat paddle to achieve an even consistency before and during application process.
• Apply product using the application method icons guideline.

New Wood:

• Sand the surface with 150-180 grit sandpaper (sand with the grain to eliminate damage to wood surface).
• Remove sanding dust from surface with a clean damp cloth or paintbrush.

Previously varnish wood in good condition: 

• Sand to a matt finish to provide a key.
• Remove dust with a damp cloth. 

Previously varnish wood in poor condition:

• Strip completely by deep sanding or by using a paint stripper for wood.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water to neutralise and allow drying.
• Sand to a smooth surface finish.
• Remove dust with a damp cloth.

Previously coated with a wax sealer/oil based wood preservative:

• Mechanically sand until raw wood is exposed with no product residue. Wipe clean with a damp ProGold Mineral Turpentine cloth to neutralise and to remove saw dust.

Weathered or Discoloured wood:

• Remove the weather or discoloured layers by sanding with a 100 grit sandpaper to an even smooth finish.
• Remove dust with a damp cloth.
• Alternatively treat wood with a wood reviver to remove any weather damage and to neutralise the wood surface, allow drying.
• Sand to a smooth finish.
• Remove dust with a damp cloth.

Previously painted wood:

• Strip completely by deep sanding or by using a paint stripper for wood.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water to neutralise and allow drying.
• Sand bare wood to a smooth surface finish.
• Remove dust with a damp cloth.

Limitations

• ForAs with all wood coating products routine inspections are needed every 12 months. It is recommended to apply a maintenance coat every 12 months or when the wood appears dry to prolong the life of the WOODPRO WOOD VARNISH.
• Can only be applied under specified conditions.
• Cannot be applied directly over previous wood treatments without the correct preparation.
• When coating exterior wood special attention must be given to the adequate sealing and coating of the end grain.
• Only apply product to dry wood in a dust free environment.
• To ensure a consistent appearance ensure that the batch numbers on all containers are the same. Where batch numbers on containers differs intermix before use.
• Not for use below ground level.
• Not recommended for use on exterior decking wood.
• Cannot be tinted with Universal Stainer. 

Safety

• KeepKeep out of reach of children.
• Ensure to maintain good ventilation during application and drying process.
• Wear a suitable dust mask if sanding.
• In case of accidental skin contact, wash with soap and water or a recognised skin cleaner. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with running water and seek medical advice.
• If product is ingested drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting at any time. Seek medical advice.
• Do not smoke while painting.
• To avoid any risk of spillage, always transport in a secure upright position.
• Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information about the product and transportation and classification criteria. MSDS is available on www.prominentpaints.co.za or from Prominent Customer Service Department.